Vighter Management Group Llc·Salt Lake City, Utah
Perform comprehensive nursing assessments and provide patient care support for acutely ill adult veterans. Responsibilities include administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and collaborating with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Title: Registered Nurse – Acute Medical Unit (AMU) / Infusion
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Full time (30-40+ hours/week), hourly.
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Education Level: ASN or BSN, RN license
Job Category: Health Care
Creating and cultivating this Culture within the organization is our commitment to our employees. Above all, Vighter employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude that they are expected to share externally with every Vighter Client and Customer.
Vighter is recruiting Registered Nurses (RN) with a specialty in the Acute Medical Unit (AMU) / Infusion clinics to provide patient care support at the Salt Lake City VA in Salt Lake City, UT. The Medical Facilities in Salt Lake City are rated as a complex medical facility, therefore provides care to Military Veterans and Family members locally and from surrounding states.
RNs are responsible to ensure the safety and well-being of all care provided to patients in the facility including proper time out, consent, credentialed staff available, body positioning, documentation of implants or surgical hardware, medication administration, maintaining sterile environments, ensuring necessary supply /equipment availability.
Vighter is a Service Disabled, Veteran Owned Small Business that is accredited by both the Joint Commission and ISO-9001. With our dedication to continuous improvement, Vighter assists in the provision of the highest standards of care.
Conducts initial post-anesthesia assessment on patients, develops nursing care plans based on identified patient needs, coordinate with ancillary services to assure provision of care, document all plans, assessments, and care provided. Provide patient and family education through hospitalization. Initiate discharge planning.
Operate and monitor specialized equipment including, but not limited to oxygen, hypothermia units, and various types of suction apparatus, infusion equipment, and patient-controlled analgesia pumps (PCA), epidural pumps, sequential compression devices and vital monitors.
Can provide complex and comprehensive nursing care for adult medical and surgical patients.
Provide patient education on health maintenance, disease prevention, and treatment options.
Collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
Document care accurately and timely in compliance with Vighter and regulatory standards.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care delivery.
Maintain the highest regard for patient dignity and observe the precepts of the American Hospital Association's Bill of Rights for patients.
All services shall be provided by established standards, principles, and ethics of the profession, applicable professional specialty organizations.
All Health Care Providers will document care delivered and follow-up care required.
Attends and participates in a variety of meetings and task force groups to improve quality and outcomes, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems, and maintain a specific level of knowledge of new developments, new task efforts, and new policy requirements.
Functional proficiency and ability to document patient-centered health care in the required electronic health record or electronic medical record, in the required format, in a timely manner, and in compliance with contract policy and guidance.
A deep sense of purpose and dedication to the United States and our U.S. Military Veterans, their Families, and other patients as assigned.
An unshakeable adherence to quality and continuous process improvement.
An apolitical, patient-centered focus that drives to enhanced care and patient satisfaction
Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
Performs other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
• The expected duty hours for this position are 8 hours per day and 5 days per week. However, this position supports 24/7 operations which may require work to be conducted at night and on weekends.
Location: Salt Lake City VA Medical Center, Salt Lake City, UT
Supportive team of healthcare professionals and administrative staff.
Opportunity to work with Service Members, Veterans, retirees and their Families.
• As required to satisfy the contractual obligations. Commuting is non-compensatory. All official travel is government funded.
Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Position is contingent upon contract award.
In accordance with recent Executive Orders (EO 14151, EO 14168 and EO 14173,) Vighter LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Market context
In Utah, nursing roles typically see steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for candidates with current RN licensure and BLS certification. These positions can be competitive because employers often prefer BSN-prepared nurses and may prioritize applicants who can meet post-April 27, 2025 BSN requirements. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license status and highlight any BSN progress or relevant clinical experience in your application.